A Sombrero Hole refers to a type of hole that is punched or die-cut into a product's packaging to allow the product to hang from a display hook. A sombrero hole gets its name because it resembles the silhouette of a sombrero, a style...
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Printing Lingo: What is a Sombrero Hole?
Avoiding the Rush: Five Recommendations for Meeting your Project's Deadline
Let's face it, rush orders are stressful. Even though everyone tries their best to plan ahead, rush situations will still happen from time to time. The good news is that most commercial printers will make every effort to hit your...
5 Benefits of Printing a Custom Fundraising Book
Printed coupon books are a proven fundraising method for schools, charities, scout troops, churches, sport teams and other non-profit groups, clubs and organizations. In addition to being a good value, coupon books are a very practical...
9 Benefits of Promoting Your Business with a Custom Wall Calendar
A promotional wall calendar is an ideal way to keep your business front and center in the minds of your clients. You might think that modern technology has rendered a printed calendar obsolete, but that is not the case. Almost everyone has...
The Ultimate Strategy for Self-Promotion? Share your Knowledge in a Printed Book!
An Entrepreneur signs a copy of his book for a new client If you are looking to promote yourself and your business, there is no better way to gain instant credibility than by writing a book. A well-written book sets you apart from the...
Map Printing: Here's a Helpful Design Tip for Folded Maps
Many large maps are folded down to a convenient size. This involves using a sequence of vertical and horizontal folds to reduce the size of the map. The fold lines create a grid of distinct panels, with each panel having the same dimensions (in...
Book Printing: 5 Ways to make Manuals and Handbooks More User-Friendly
Many businesses and organizations print manuals and handbooks to provide guidance on a variety of topics. Common examples include the following: Training and Instruction Manuals Repair, Maintenance and Technical...
Printing Lingo: What is a Roll Fold?
This illustration shows a document being Roll-folded into 8 panels (4 panels on each side). A Roll Fold refers to a document folding method that uses a succession of parallel folds to create multiple panels of approximately the same size....
Does Your Business use Handwritten Forms? Explore the Improved Function and Convenience of Padded Forms in a Wraparound Cover
Carbonless forms (aka NCR forms) provide a quick and inexpensive method for creating multiple copies of an original document. This is why carbonless technology is very popular in the world of business, particularly for handwritten forms that are...
Printing Lingo: What is Sequential Numbering?
Sequential Numbering, also known as Consecutive Numbering, refers to the printing of ascending or descending identification numbers so that each printed unit receives its own unique number. Sequential Numbering is a popular feature on...